Alfred University's Daily Announcements

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Wednesday, September 26, 2007

In This Issue

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Official News

· Tuition Exchange Applications for 2008-09 General Announcements

· Special Election for Senate President

· Treasurers Training

· 2007 Kanakadea Yearbooks on sale this week!

· Visiting Artist Lecture: Philippe Barde

· Homecoming Weekend 2007!

· Top Job Opportunities with University Relations

· Bloodborne Pathogen Training

· Diversity Leadership Program -- Win scholarships

· Needed: Encouraging words

· Art Union meeting: Timber framing workshop!

· ITS Helpdesk Office Hours

· Residence Hall Council Meeting

· You can prevent self-harm

· British Ceramic Cultures - Spring 2008

· Are you interested in Weight Watchers?

What's Happening?

More Events...

TODAY 9:00 Senior Portraits 12:20 Bloodborne Pathogen 12:30 Religious institute 1:00 MS/EE Thesis Defense -

Yufei Gon

2:30 MS/EE Thesis Defense - Martin Klingensmith MS/CE Thesis Defense - Thomas Lam

4:00 Mens Soccer Game 5:30 School of Art and

Design Randall Chair Lecture

9:30 Art Union Meeting!

·Co-op Seminar III: Mock Interviews

TOMORROW

2:30 Ph.D./C Thesis Defense - Robert Lacey

4:30 Visiting Artist Lecture:

Elizabeth & Iftihar Dadi 7:00 Womens Soccer Game 9:00 AURS meeting

FRIDAY

9:20 Women In the Lead workshops

12:20 Environmental Studies Seminar

1:00 Lifesaver CPR-AED Training

1:10 CPR/AED training 6:30 Friday night services 8:00 'Fantastic Four 2' 11:00 'Fantastic Four 2'

·Volleyball Game

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Tuition Exchange Applications for 2008-09

Faculty and Staff -- 2008-09 Tuition Exchange Export Deadline is Oct. 15, 2007. If your child is planning to begin college (or transfer to another college) next year, 2008-09, you may wish to explore the schools participating in the Tuition Exchange (TE) Program.

Below we've provided the link to the official Tuition Exchange Web site to view the list of Participating Colleges.

To complete the required AU applications (2 application forms are required), please open the attachment to this announcement.

Link: http://www.tuitionexchange.org

Attachment: TE Announcement & Required Applications

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Special Election for Senate President

The special election for Student Senate President will take place tonight, Sept. 26, in Nevins Theater at 8 p.m.

All recognized student clubs and organizations will have a vote. To find out if you are on the list, e- mail the Student Senate account at [email protected].

If you have any other questions, e-mail the Student Senate account.

Treasurers Training

There will be a treasurer's training held after the Senate meeting this week.

Time: Approx. 9-10 p.m.

Date: Wednesday, Sept. 26

Place: Nevins, Powell Campus Center

This meeting is mandatory for the Treasurer and President of all clubs with a Senate budjet. If you have any questions regarding the meeting, please e-mail [email protected]

2007 Kanakadea Yearbooks on sale this week!

The 2007 Kanakadea Yearbooks, which just won a National Award, are being sold on the third floor of Powell this week Monday-Friday for a special price of $15! You can pay with Cash, Check or charge it to your student account. Stop by and check out this amazing book!!

Attachment: February 28 Sample Page from the Book

Visiting Artist Lecture: Philippe Barde

Philippe Barde of Geneva, Switzerland, International Randall Chair for the School of Art and Design, will present a lecture titled: "Conceptual Craft" at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 26 in Nevins Theatre.

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Homecoming Weekend 2007!

Put on your purple and gold and celebrate Homecoming 2007! Festivities begin on Saturday, Oct. 6 with the Tailgate Picnic and football game, and wrap up with the induction of five new members in the Alfred University Hall of Fame. Here is the day's agenda:

11 a.m. - Tailgate Picnic at the Tent McLane Lawn

Sponsored by the Alumni Council Tickets: $5 AU Students, Faculty, Staff 1 p.m. - An afternoon of Alfred Football Alfred Saxons versus the Hartwick Hawks Merrill Field

Tickets: Free to AU Students, Faculty and Staff (Students please bring your ID.) Halftime - Crowning of the 2007 Homecoming King and Queen!

Halftime Reception at the Tent Merrill Field

Cosponsored by the Alumni Council and the Friends of Saxon Athletics Everyone is welcome!

4 p.m. - Recital at the Carillon Davis Memorial Carillon

Enjoy an afternoon recital by University Carillonneur, Laurel Buckwalter '89.

5 p.m. - Hall of Fame Reception

Kenyon-Allen Room - Powell Campus Center 6 p.m. - Hall of Fame Dinner

Knight Club - Powell Campus Center

Join us in welcoming the following new members into the AU Athletic Hall of Fame:

Gene Castrovillo - Former Athletic Director Glenn Law '84 - Football

Steve Ratliff '84 - Football

Margaret Baleno '93 - Alpine Skiing Glenn Clinton '96 - Track and Field

HOF Reception and Dinner Tickets: $30 per person See you on Saturday, Oct. 6! GO SAXONS!

Link: Homecoming Event Registration

Attachment: Homecoming 2007 Activities Flyer

Top Job Opportunities with University Relations

BE A APART OF THE SAXON PHONATHON TEAM ... SEE OUR TABLE AT ADE DINING HALL & SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR STUDENT TEAM MEMBERS!

BENEFITS:

-Work-Study & Non Work-Study Positions -Network with AU Grads from your major -Rewards & Incentives for your job performance

-Be a part of a great team of AU students that make a difference on campus -Job skills to last a lifetime

FLEXIBLE HRS:

- M-THR 6-9 p.m./ SUN 2-5p.m. & 6-9 p.m.

To APPLY:

SEE OUR TABLE IN ADE DINING HALL or

Contact Susan Suriani, Asst. Director- 607.871.2142/or e-mail:[email protected]

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Bloodborne Pathogen Training Wednesday, Sept. 26

12:20 - 2:10 p.m.

Nevins Theater, PCC

Who Needs BBP Training? Anyone with potential to come in contact with bodily fluids (Physical Plant, Custodians, Maintenance, Technicians, appropriate Faculty, and AU Rescue Squad)

Diversity Leadership Program -- Win scholarships

The Career Development Center is happy to announce that Monster is sponsoring its annual Diversity Leadership Program at various locations during the 2008 summer.

Early applications are being accepted now.

During the summer of 2007, Alfred University boasted 5 participants. One participant stated, "It was like a rap concert and business networking event all at the same time. It was the best."

Apply now and increase your opportunities to win scholarships, leads on internships and permanent employment opportunities, enhance your resume and develop your leadership skills!

Open to Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen.

Link: Monster Diversity Leadership Programs

Needed: Encouraging words

Alix Clare continues to make progress in her recovery from serious injuries, including head trauma, that she sustained in an accident Aug. 20.

She's gaining strength and better motor control. The physical therapists now have her standing with the help of parallel bars. She is able to read and enjoy the cards and letters she's receiving.

She is also getting frustrated at times by what she sees as slow progress. As might be anticipated, recovery from serious head trauma can be difficult, emotionally and physically.

What helps and enourages her are cards, letters and visits from friends as she continues her therapy.

Cards and letters may be sent to:

Dr. Alexis Clare St. Mary's Hospital 89 Genesee Street 5th Floor - Rehab Unit Rochester, NY 14611

Art Union meeting: Timber framing workshop!

The next meeting is this Wednesday, Sept. 26 in Harder Hall at the Moka Joka (2nd floor) at 9:30 p.m.

We are looking for students interested in learning traditional timber framing techniques which are used to build structures solely out of wood, using pegs as the system of construction instead of metal

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all we would need is one or two weekends towards the end of October or the beginning of November.

Come to the meeting to learn more!

ITS Helpdesk Office Hours

The ITS Helpdesk Office Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

We are located in the lower level of Herrick Library and our phone number is 871.2222.

Residence Hall Council Meeting

Come to RHC to get free money for items for your residence hall! In the past, residence halls have purchased pots, pans, kitchen utensils, bathroom supplies, microwaves, vacuums, party supplies, fooseball table, etc.

We are currently looking for more members and also to fill the following exec board positions: Vice President, Secretary, Publicity Chair. We meet every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Kenyon-Allen room on the second floor of Powell.

You can prevent self-harm

Sept. 10 was World Suicide Prevention Day. It's easier than you think to help a student who may be considering self-harm. Asking about behavior and feelings, sharing your concern, and knowing a good referral, can be great first steps toward resolving problems.

It's a good idea to ask more about it when someone:

* Talks or jokes about suicide

* Drinks too much or uses other drugs

* Gets unusually angry or violent

* Takes dangerous risks or looks for hair-raising thrills

* Stays away from friends and wants to be left alone

* Loses interest in how he or she looks

* Gives away belongings and favorite objects

People who are feeling depressed or have been through something extremely stressful may think about escaping their problems. If you're concerned about a student, and not sure what to do, call the Counseling and Student Development Center at 871-2300 or send a confidential email to [email protected] . If you'd like more information you may visit www.suicidology.org Link: Counseling and Student Development Center

British Ceramic Cultures - Spring 2008

Attention Art Students: A wonderful trip is being planned for the Spring 2008 semester. Enjoy a trip to the United Kingdom and learn about British Ceramic Cultures. The course is being taught by Ezra Shales and will be under ARTH 400/500 topics. Please see the attached flyer for details.

Thank you.

Attachment: NEW_SPRING_2008_COURSE.doc

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Are you interested in Weight Watchers?

A new Weight Watchers session and leader will be coming to Alfred on Thursdays from Noon - 12:45 p.m. with two possible offerings available, provided there is enough interest.

1. a 12-week session for $144 (requires 15 or more)

OR2. a 17 week offering for $176 (requires 20 or more) in which anyone joining week 1 or week 2 would also receive our online support called e-Tools free of cost.

On Oct. 4t at noon in the Orvis lounge (Alfred State) there will be an informational meeting. If you are interested in participating, please call Patty Amidon at 587.4055 or e-mail at

[email protected] and indicate in which session you are interested in participating.